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Line loss/resistance over distanceI have a need to install my PV panels about 200 feet from my inverter/main panel. My concern is about voltage loss due to ... |
Jeff Butera | 9 |
Is charge controller available for 120V DC system?
Hi all,
My system voltage for the Solar PV sytem is 120V.
I chose this voltage because of the inverter which h... |
Tech Guy | 9 |
problems with onan microquiet lp generatorI recently purchased an onan microquiet 3600 watt generator. I have a trace 1500w inverter with battery charger. My ... |
Steve Danielovich | 9 |
More than 4 12v batteries in a Bank?What prevents me from connecting more than 4 12v batteries, in one 12v bank?
I currently have 4 12v, in a 12v bank, and... |
Keith Birchfield | 9 |
Showing voltage over disconnect breaker when off?Shouldn't I be showing an "open" when measuring the voltage when the disconnect breaker is off?
I h... |
Ann Byers | 10 |
Grid Tie InvertersThe Gt 3.0 and Gt 3.3 Inverters have a built in Ac/DC disconnect,is an additional disconnect usually install at the the panels a... |
Scott Stevens | 10 |
Bang Bang Bang goes my solar hot water heaterWhen the sun is shinning bright and the panels are a cooking, the pipes in the solar hot water system start to bang.
It... |
Jim Patera | 10 |
House clocks losing time...Having a weird thing happen. Running Xantrex XW6048, finding that certain clocks in the house are losing time. Not flashing out ... |
Chris Potts | 10 |
solar angleI am repositioning my panels and would like to set them at the proper angle for DECEMBER 21 2008,I guess that would be my best b... |
Rene M | 10 |
Help Selecting a Solar Water Pump SolutionSeeking suggested configurations, concerns & mitigations regarding the below solar water pump application.
Need to ... |
Matt Chambers | 10 |
trojan batteriesI started with two L16h 420 ah trojan batteries. they were used for lights, small radio, small computer. About seven months late... |
Ray Grose | 10 |
Power Inverter Faults, what am I doing wrong?Ok, Im new to this. I have a 53 Watt panel and the Open Circuit Voltage is 20 volts, the Voltage at max power is
14.5... |
Mike Billat | 10 |
micro turbineConceptually, would it be possible/economical to generate electricity from a large irrigation system.I have a 3" water main (pur... |
Steve Rhodes | 10 |
AC amps - DC ampsHello all,
I've been trying to wrap my head around a couple of things lately and was hoping someone could shed som... |
Dave C | 10 |
Minimum string size for Solectria 3000w grid-tie inverter?Hi all,
I'm starting off relatively small and and have had my Solectria 3000w grid-tie inverter hooked up. Recentl... |
Tracy N | 10 |
Intertie questionHi there I'm a newbie so I'm sorry if these seem like dumb questions. I've been researching installing a grid intertie system fo... |
charles Lyle | 10 |
Help!!!! Wire crimping or soldering?OK....I'm starting to wire the DC box BUT...the Outback breakers have nuts on them and it looks like I"ll either have ... |
Ann Byers | 10 |
watt meter for DCi'm starting a full 12V DC solar system and looking for a 12V DC power meter. seems the kill-a-watt, only works with ... |
Ryan Libre | 10 |
Energy draw switchI own a small island in Canada that isn't connected to the grid. About 3 years ago we got our first renewable power, a simp... |
Steven Messer | 11 |
Sizing and designing vineyard irrigation systemI have the beginnings of a solar system to run irrigation for a vineyard at a remote site in Sonoma County. I have 2 100 watt pa... |
Peter Young | 11 |
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